Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced (or 2 for extra)
• ½ tsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• ¼ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp thyme
• ½ tsp Mrs. Dash (or all-purpose seasoning)
• ¼ tsp ground mustard
• ⅛ tsp allspice
• ½ tbsp dark chili powder
• ½ tbsp smoked paprika
• Pinch of kosher salt
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup low sodium beef broth
• 1 tbsp chili base (optional, for extra flavor)
• Hot dog buns (poppy seed if you like)
• All-beef hot dogs
• Mustard (yellow, classic)
• Extra chopped onions (for topping)
• Optional “Smokey Coney Dog”: smoked sausage with cheese & jalapeño + shredded triple cheese

Tip: For extra-fine chili texture, splash in an extra 2–3 tbsp of broth and mash gently with a potato masher during simmer.

Instructions (with Timestamps)

1. 0:16 Chop onion & garlic.
2. 0:40 Heat ½ tsp olive oil in a pan. Add onions and cook until soft, then add garlic.
3. 1:11 Add 1 lb ground beef; cook and break it down with onions.
4. 1:36 Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste.
5. 1:44 Add seasonings: cumin, onion powder, thyme, Mrs. Dash, ground mustard, allspice, dark chili powder, smoked paprika. Mix well.
6. 2:23 Add a pinch or two of kosher salt.
7. 2:34 Pour in ½ cup water + ½ cup beef broth (1 cup total). Stir.
8. 3:20 Simmer until beef is fully cooked and sauce thickens.
9. 4:40 Let chili cook down for ~30 minutes until rich and flavorful.

Build the Coney Dog

1. 5:04 Place an all-beef hot dog on a bun.
2. 5:19 Spoon chili sauce over the hot dog.
3. 5:34 Top with finely chopped onions.
4. 6:05 Add a drizzle of mustard.

Optional: Smokey Coney Dog

1. 6:15 Use a smoked sausage with cheese & jalapeño.
2. 6:36 Spread mustard on the bun first.
3. 6:43 Add chili sauce, onions, and shredded triple cheese.
4. 7:14 Microwave ~20 seconds to melt cheese.